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GSA to Release Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Solicitation Refresh #16

By: Stephanie Hagan
April 28th, 2023

GSA is planning to release the most anticipated document of the year so far—Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Refresh #16. This Refresh will include SBA size standard updates, Joint Venture (JV) solicitation guidance, and a series of updates to specific Large Categories. This Refresh is expected to come out on May 15, 2023, along with a Mass Modification (Mass Mod). No matter what products or services you offer, this Refresh is applicable to you, and you should be familiar with the changes before accepting the Mass Mod. Here’s what you need to know about this upcoming change.

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What You Need to Know About Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Modifications

By: Daniel Lopez
April 24th, 2023

Throughout the life of your GSA Schedule contract, it’s expected that your business will experience changes, especially since you can hold your contract for up to 20 years. These factors all tie into how you provide discounts to your commercial and federal customers. As a contractor, you have the ability to make changes to your GSA Schedule through an update known as the Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) modification.

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Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Top 10 Reasons to Get on the GSA Schedule

Do you know what the real benefits of being on the GSA Schedule are? Learn the top 10 reasons (and advantages) why you should consider it.

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How to Succeed as a Government Reseller Using a Letter of Supply

By: Isabel Sabie
April 17th, 2023

If your company is the manufacturer of the products you sell, it’s fairly straightforward to propose those products with your GSA schedule offer, or to add them onto your current GSA Schedule via an Addition Modification. However, if you are a reseller and are offering products that you do not manufacture, then you will need a Letter of Supply. Getting a Letter of Supply completed as soon as possible is an important step in successfully acquiring or maintaining your GSA Schedule.

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GSA Schedule | Resources and Insight

How to Certify As a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

By: Marissa Sims
April 12th, 2023

Certifying as a small business is an important step for GSA contractors who qualify, and some small businesses can even go further to certify for one of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) socioeconomic programs. This includes the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs. This certification allows small businesses access to exclusive set-aside opportunities. Women Owned Small Businesses make up 5% of the government’s acquisition goals, and it’s important all businesses that qualify know how to certify.

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Is Now the Right Time to Get a GSA Schedule?

By: Stephanie Hagan
April 7th, 2023

With inflation rates rising and supply chains continuing to be disrupted, it may not seem like a great time to start a new business venture, but getting a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) can be valuable for businesses looking to grow their sales even in this economy.

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GSA Schedule Sales Reporting: CSP or TDR?

By: Julien Cannon
March 31st, 2023

GSA Schedules offer the opportunity for contractors to provide their products and services to federal agencies at pre-negotiated rates, making it easier for the government to acquire what it needs and for commercial companies to secure reliable contracts. However, securing a GSA Schedule is not simply a matter of filling out paperwork and submitting it to GSA. Rather, vendors must ensure they are offering fair and reasonable pricing to the government. Once this pricing is determined in the award process, contractors must maintain their established rates and report their GSA sales quarterly or monthly.

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